Adoption Expenses Reimbursement The DOD has extended the time frame that you can be reimbursed for an adoption from 1 year to 2 years from the date of...
Combat Zone Tax Exclusion If you are a military member who serves in a combat zone you can exclude certain pay from your income when figuring your...
Military's 3.1% Pay Raise Passes Senate as House Prepares to Do Battle Over Iran The $750 billion defense policy bill, including the 3.1% military pay raise, passed the Senate and now moves to the House.
Lawmakers Align on 3.1% Pay Raise, Efforts to Slow Cuts to Military Medical Billets The draft House defense authorization bill also contains health and child care provisions.
Coast Guard to Take $11.3 Billion Budget Proposal to Capitol Hill The service's fiscal 2020 budget request seeks funds for new ships and aircraft and shore upgrades.
It’s Official: 2020 Budget Proposal Has Largest Troop Pay Raise in a Decade The White House backed a 3.1 percent military pay raise beginning in January 2020.
Next Troop Pay Raise Could Be Largest Since 2010 Though the raise is meant to be based on economic indicators, the White House and Congress often set a different rate.
Here Are the 2019 CONUS COLA Rates Fewer troops will receive a cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) payment stateside in 2019
Retirees, Disabled Vets Get Biggest Raise in 7 Years for 2019 The cost of living increase gives more cash to one in every five Americans.
4 Things Every Soldier Should Know About The Army's New Mobile Pay System The Army is moving its pay and personnel-management system onto a smartphone-friendly platform.
Army Disbanding Most Ceremonial Horse Units The Army will begin phasing out five horse-mounted ceremonial units stationed at Fort Irwin, California; Fort Huachuca...
Coast Guard Receives Unprecedented $25 Billion Infusion Under Sweeping 'Big Beautiful Bill' The service will receive funding for more ships, helicopters and unmanned systems and maintenance of installations and...
Navy SEAL Veteran Compares Himself to Trump as He Launches His Bid for Wisconsin Governor A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin's race for governor Wednesday...
Marine Recruiters Promoted an Immigration Benefit Until the Corps Told Them to Stop The military often highlights paths to citizenship as a recruiting tactic, though fulfillment of policies such as PIP has...
Army Policy Severely Limiting Shaving Waivers Goes into Effect Troops will be granted short-term shaving exemptions if they require it, but will be removed from the service if they are on...
